Travellers to the region will be able to get a helping hand when they visit thanks to a new guide published by a "world-renowned" travel hub.
Rough Guides' Pocket Rough Guide to Newcastle and Northumbria is one of three UK guides that the travel company is releasing this year, in which it celebrates its 40th anniversary. It adds to a portfolio of more than 120 destinations worldwide, aiming to help travellers plan their trips and find off-the-beaten-track adventures.
The guide to our region is packed with independent reviews and recommendations for child-friendly activities and time-saving itineraries. Areas covered include Newcastle and its Quayside, Ouseburn, Gateshead, Jesmond, Tyneside and the Northumberland Coast.